Australia Day Award nominations open Published on 03 September 2026 Swan Hill Rural City Council is calling on the community to nominate the individuals, organisations and events that have made an outstanding contribution to the municipality for the 2027 Australia Day Awards. Tagged as: , Media Release
Safer Travel for Werril Street Published on 03 September 2026 Plans to make Werril Street safer for people living in, travelling through and accessing the area are being proposed through the Werril Street Traffic Management Project. The proposed improvements have been developed to better reflect Werril Street’s role as a residential road. Tagged as: , Media Release
A happy ending for Chase Published on 02 September 2026 A much-loved elderly rescue dog is safely back home with his owner after an eventful afternoon that sparked plenty of concern and conversation across the Swan Hill community.Chase, a blind senior rescue dog, escaped from his yard last Friday after a visitor accidentally left a gate open. Tagged as: , Media Release
Council exploring options for Lake Boga Area’s 4 and 5 Published on 19 August 2026 Council has resolved to consider the closure of Areas 4 and 5 on the northeastern shore of Lake Boga, subject to negotiations with the Lake Boga Caravan Park Lessee. Tagged as: , Media Release
Local businesses encouraged to explore export opportunities Published on 19 August 2026 Council is encouraging local manufacturers, producers and small to medium-sized businesses to explore opportunities to grow through international markets. Tagged as: , Media Release
Community encouraged to have their say on upcoming FOGO service Published on 05 August 2026 Council is reminding residents there are a number of easy ways to have their say as it prepares for the introduction of a new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside service, which will become mandatory for all households before 1 July 2027. Tagged as: , Media Release
New Data Platform to Drive Business Growth and Investment Published on 05 August 2026 Council is investing in new data tools to better understand how people spend money across the region and identify opportunities to support local businesses and attract investment. Tagged as: , Media Release
Karinie Street Pavement Reconstruction Work Published on 03 August 2026 Council advises that temporary traffic management arrangements on Karinie Street, will increase as pavement reconstruction works commence. While traffic management has been in place during previous stages of the project, road users should expect additional traffic controls and the potential for increased delays during these works expected to commence mid-August 2026. Tagged as: , Media Release
Community groups and events receive $75,000 boost Published on 30 July 2026 Community groups and event organisers across the Swan Hill Rural City municipality will receive a boost, with $75,000 in funding approved through Swan Hill Rural City Council’s 2026/2027 Community Grants Program. Tagged as: , Media Release
Council preparing community for FOGO service rollout Published on 29 July 2026 Swan Hill Rural City Council is seeking community feedback as it prepares for the introduction of a new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside service, which will become mandatory for all households before 1 July 2027. Tagged as: , Media Release
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